Classis Grand Rapids South

Leadership Development Ministry

The Leadership Development Ministry of our classis provides support to students who are seeking to enter full-time ministry.

A letter to potential leadership development recipients.

Dear Student,

On behalf of the Classis Leadership Ministry Team [CLMT], I’d like to welcome you to Classis Grand Rapids South! We are so excited to be able to walk with you and support your leadership development as you discern how God is calling you to serve in his Kingdom.

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Application

First Time Application

Note: There is no "save for later" option with this application. It may take you up to 45 minutes to complete. You can accomplish in less time if you have already written elsewhere the essay portion and then copy and paste in the appropriate fields.

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Leadership Development Recipients

Our Yearly Schedule

October 1

Announcement about applications due at Classis. Letters/emails sent out to churches in Classis Grand Rapid South. Current students are contacted inviting them to reapply.

December 15

Email to current students and prospective students about application deadline.

January 15

Applications Due.

February 1

Students contacted for interviews. Committee meets to determine aid distribution. Email sent to Classis Interim Committee on aid distribution.

March

CLMT makes proposal at classis leadership gathering. Students are invited to Classis for introductions and prayer. Students are informed of award totals.

August

Check in with students.

October 15

Students invited to classis leadership gathering to offer updates and receive prayer.

Ministry Team Members

The CLMT consists of Tricia Bosma (chair), Kristy Manion, Martin Benckhuysen, Gary Bekker (Stated Clerk) and Brenda Bosch (Treasurer.)

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